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HTML <datalist> Tag

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The <datalist> tag provides a list of predefined options to the users to select data

HTML <datalist> Tag


The <datalist> element contains a set of <option> elements that represent the recommended options to choose from among the other controls.

It provides an autocomplete feature on form elements.

Global attributes

Global attributes may be applied on all elements, although some elements may have no effect on them.

<accesskey>, <class>, <contenteditable>, <contextmenu>, <data-*>, <dir>, <draggable>, <dropzone>, <hidden>, <id>, <lang>, <spellcheck>, <style>, <tabindex>, <title>, <translate>.

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Example

<p>Enter your favorite food name:</p>
<input type="text" list="food">
<datalist id="food">
  <option value="Beverages">
  <option value="Dairy Products">
  <option value="Grains">
  <option value="Meat">
  <option value="Seafood">
</datalist>
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